OutdoorInstallaonConsideraons(cont’d):
6. Locate the swim spa with an awareness to sunlight exposure, views, access, property lines, lighng, wind
direcon, shielding, sepc tanks, plants, trees. (Chemicals in the swim spa water splashed from your swim spa may
damage nearby plant life.)
7. Consider the locaon of the nearest bathroom or dressing room.
8. If your swim spa is to be located on a second story, be posive support is adequate. Call your builder and a
structural engineer.
9. Area for placement of support equipment where adequate space will be needed to gain access to components for
maintenance and general servicing.
10. Be sure to note any other consideraons, such as aesthecs or privacy concerns, that may affect the safety or
enjoyment of using the swim spa.
11. Provide adequate drainage away from the equipment and adequate elevaon to allow draining by siphon, should it
be required.
12. Locaon of electrical supply. 120/240 volt systems require hard wire installed from the electrical source to the swim
spa support pack terminal. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTED (NOT SUPPLIED) AT THE
POWER SOURCE. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SWIM SPA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MUST COMPLY WITH THE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
13. Locaons at least 5 (1.52 m) from all metal surfaces. (A swim spa may be installed within 5 feet of metals
surfaces providing each metal surface is permanently connected by a No. 6AWG (8.4 mm2) copper conductor aached
to the wire connector on the terminal box provided for this purpose.) ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ARTICLE
680 OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ANSI/NFPA 70‐1984.
ParallyorFullyRecess edInstallaons:
PDC Spas does not recommend this type of installaon, although if this is what you have chosen for your new swim spa,
please review the following consideraons.
1. A system for prevenng collecon and pooling of water must be designed in accordance to local authories.
2. If installed in designated floodways, addional aenon to maximum water load entering that floodway must be
addressed to prevent water from accumulang below grade. The swim spa is not designed to be submerged in water
and will void all warranes.
3. Unit must be level and self‐supporng and NEVER backfilled with sand, gravel or dirt. This will void all warranes.
4. Plan for complete drainage.
5. Must have proper venlaon so equipment does not overheat.
6. Must provide at least 3 feet of access around all sides of the swim spa. Warranty does not cover costs associated
with gaining access for service and maintenance.
7. Below grade drainage needs to be evaluated based upon specific region rainfalls. This analysis must be done by a
qualified local engineer to ensure proper drainage.
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